Intermatic EI600 Series Installation And User Instructions

Troubleshooting Guide

Observed Problem
Switch timer does not switch ON/OFF but Switch timer is not set in AUTO, RANDom, or
display looks normal. MANual mode.
Switch timer won't enter AUTO or The time of day or timer settings have not
RANDom mode when you press MODE. been set.
Programmed schedule(s) are incorrect.
Switch timer is in RANDom mode, which var-
ies switching times up to ±20 minutes (to give
your home a "lived-in" look).
The Astronomic and Specific switching times
are in conflict. For example, you've set ON to
Switch timer switches at incorrect times
DUSK and OFF at 8 pm, and due to seasonal
or skips some of the programmed times.
changes, DUSK has advanced to 8:30 pm.
NOTE: Your switch timer automatically skips
any conflicting ON event as summer ap-
proaches to prevent unwanted operation of
lights or other controlled devices. See "What
to Do" if you want to identify and remove
conflicting settings.
The lights or controlled devices don't match Switch timer does not "catch up" automatically to
the programmed ON/OFF status immedi- the programmed load state. The status of the switch
ately after setting the time or programming a timer will remain as is until it comes to the next
schedule. programmed ON/OFF time.
Load only operates when the remote
(3-way) switch is in one position, or the The remote switch is wired incorrectly.
switch timer ignores the remote switch.
There is an excessive length of wire (more
than 100 feet), or there is buried wire to the
The switch timer ignores a 3-way remote
switch.
switch even though it is wired correctly.
The remote switch is not functioning properly
or worn out.
• The remote switch or switch timer is wired
wrong.
• There is an excessive length of wire
The load turns off immediately after being
(greater than 100 feet)
turned on.
• There is buried wire to the remote switch.
• The switch timer is not functioning properly.
• Battery is not seated in the tray.
The battery tray is difficult to replace. • The tray is misaligned.
• The contact tabs of the tray are bent.
The switch timer operation is sluggish or Though the "BATT" message is not being
not switching ON/OFF at all. displayed, the battery is getting weak.
Timer shows ON but the light or other The light or controlled device itself may be
controlled device is OFF. switched OFF.
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Possible Cause What to Do
Press MODE to select the operational mode you
want to use.
Make sure the time of day and at least one sched-
uled activity have been set.
Press ON/OFF to review the settings and revise
them as necessary. See instructions at the left.
If you don't want to keep the switch timer in
RANDom mode, press MODE to change to AUTO
mode.
1.
Complete the steps for setting the Time and Date,
then temporarily change the date to June 21st.
2.
Review the DAWN and DUSK settings by push-
ing the ON/OFF button.
3.
Make sure the specific ON or OFF time settings
won't interfere with these DAWN and DUSK
times. Make changes as necessary.
4.
When finished, change the Date setting back to
today's date.
After entering your schedules or the time, then return-
ing to the AUTO mode, push the ON/OFF button to
change the load state if necessary.
Recheck the wiring, especially for the jumper,
according to "If a 3-way Switch Timer" and "If a
Multiple Switch Timer Setup."
Eliminate the condition: either replace the buried
cable, do without the remote switch, or contact
Intermatic Customer Service for more options.
Replace the remote switch.
If the problem persists with the switch timer's red
wire disconnected or with a remote switch tempo-
rarily connected right at the switch timer, replace
the non-functioning switch timer. Otherwise, try
the above suggestions.
Seat the battery in the tray, then reinstall.
Replace the battery. To test the battery, press the
ON/OFF button. The timer should "click."
Make sure the light or controlled device is
switched ON and plugged in.
MODEL EI600 Series
Installation and User Instructions
Ratings
• Resistive ( heater) 20 Amp, 120-277 VAC
• Tungsten ( incandescent) 15 Amp @ 120 VAC, 6 Amp @ 208-277 VAC
• Ballast ( fluorescent) 16 Amp @ 120-277 VAC
• Motors 1 H.P. @ 120 VAC, 2 H.P. @ 240 VAC
• DC Loads 4 Amp @ 12 VDC, 2 Amp @ 28 VDC
WARNING
• Electrical shock hazard. Risk of injury or death. Remove electrical power at
service panel before installing.
• Risk of fire or burns from used battery. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 100˚ C, crush, or incinerate the lithium battery. Keep battery out of
reach of children. Replace only with Panasonic type CR2 or equivalent CR2
battery approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Use of a different bat-
tery type may present a risk of fire or explosion upon disposal of battery.
• Risk of fire. Do not use timer to control devices that could have dangerous
consequences due to inaccurate timing, such as sun lamps, sauna, heaters,
crock pots, etc.
NOTICE
• Follow local electrical codes during installation.
• Risk of timer damage due to leakage if weak battery is not replaced promptly.
• Dispose of used battery promptly per local regulations.
1 – Before Installing Switch Timer, Install and Check Battery
Before installing the switch timer into the wall, make sure the supplied
battery is installed and working.
1.
Open the access door to reveal the battery tray, located below the
ON/OFF keypad.
2.
If there is a pull tab at the battery tray, remove the tab to connect the
installed battery. Make sure battery tray is pushed fully into place.
Proceed to Step 6.
3.
If the battery was supplied loose, pry open the battery tray and
remove it from the timer.
4.
Place the supplied "CR2" battery into the tray, observing
markings on tray.
5.
Replace the battery tray into the switch timer.
6.
The display will initialize itself then flash "12:00 AM" in MANual mode.
7.
ON/OFF button. The switch timer should "click."
Press the
NOTE: If display doesn't flash "12:00 am", the battery may be dead.
Replace the battery before installing the switch timer.
For new installations, it is recommended that you setup and program
your timer before installing it in your wall. This will make it easier to
follow the instructions while programming the timer. Since the timer
is battery-powered and does not need AC power to program, all of
your settings will be saved in the timer and ready to be used once the
timer is installed.
2 – Intro to Programming: Read Before You Begin
• Your EI600 timer will display the event's information slightly differ-
ently if the event has never been programmed (Figure 14), or if it has
had information entered into it before (Figure 25).
• If you are programming into an uninitialized event location (Figure
14), note that the display may flash DAWN or DUSK momentarily
when the ON/OFF key is pressed (Section 6, Step 3).
ON and OFF times in pairs;
• Your timer does not force you to program
you must be sure to program a corresponding OFF time for every ON
time you enter into the timer. Each ON and each OFF setting will use
a different numbered program. This allows greater flexibility while
programming your timer.
• As you use the menus to prog ram, it will be helpful to have an
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overview of how they are organized. Press the MODE button to rotate
through the switch timer's modes: SET UP, PROGRAM, AUTO,
Self-Adjusting Wall Switch
RANDOM, and MANUAL. All menus "loop", so they repeat when
you get to the end. AUTO and RANDOM modes are skipped until
there is at least one ON/OFF setting.
• Once you reach a Mode you want to work with, press the
button to rotate through the loop of settings available for that Mode,
returning to the beginning. For example, in SET UP mode, you will
see HOUR, MINute, AM/PM, Year, MONth, etc.
+ or – buttons to change a setting when it is FLASHING
• Use the
(e.g., the correct hour). Holding the button makes the numbers scroll
faster. Pressing ON/OFF again advances to the next setting and auto-
matically saves — whether you changed the setting or not. Saving is
automatic, there's no extra step.
• If you're interrupted during programming, your work to that point is
automatically saved after 5 minutes.
• MODE when you're finished to navigate to the mode you want
Press
to operate the switch timer: Auto, Manual, or Random.
3 – Clear Any Existing Programming
It's unlikely that the new switch timer has any existing programming but
to make sure, use this procedure before setting the time.
1.
Open the front cover.
2.
Hold down ON/OFF.
3.
Using a pen or paper clip, press and release
small round button to the lower right of the + button.
4.
When the screen displays INIT, release
then flash "12:00 am" in MANual mode, deleting previous settings.
4 – Set the Date and Time
In order for the Astronomic Feature and automatic Daylight Saving
Time settings to function properly, the CALENDAR settings must be
entered correctly.
WHAT IT MEANS: The icon of the LIGHT BULB indicates whether the
switch timer is ON or OFF. The WHITE area of the example
screens is what will be flashing on your switch timer.
1.
MODE until the screen displays SET UP.
Press
The first time, the hours/minutes display will be
flashing (Fig. 4).
+ and – 2.
Press ON/OFF to display HOUR (Fig. 5), then press
+ until the correct hour and AM/PM are shown.
NOTE: If you go too far, press the - button to back
up, or press + until you loop back.
3.
Press ON/OFF to display MIN ( Fig. 6), then press +
until the correct minute is shown.
4.
Repeat this routine for YEAR, MONTH, DATE.
5.
Verify that the day of the week is correct (Fig. 7).
If wrong, press + or – to loop back, then reset the
calendar information.
6.
Press ON/OFF to display DST (Fig. 8), and set
whether you want to adjust automatically for Day-
light Saving Time (DST).
- If you use DST, press + for AUTO.
- If you do not use DST, press
7.
Press ON/OFF to set your ZONE (Fig. 9). This feature
tracks changes in sunrise and sunset times. Press +
to select your local zone: NoRTH,
CENTer, or SOUth (Fig. 10).
8.
You can set DAWN or DUSK to your
exact time in your area according to
your newspaper or online. Use the
following procedures to do so, or
press ON/OFF 3 times to skip.
a.
ON/OFF to set your exact lo-
Press
cal time for DAWN (Fig 11), then
press + to set the correct HOUR.
Timer
ON/OFF
RESET, which is the
ON/OFF. The screen will initialize,
+ for MANual.
North
North
Center Center
South
South
Fig. 10
Fig. 8